J Korean Soc Surg Hand.
2010 Mar;15(1):39-43.
Volar Open Reduction of Traumatic Dislocation of the 5th Metacarpophalangeal Joint Without Releasing Volar Plate: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. cshan@yahoo.co.kr
Abstract
- Traumatic dislocation of the metacarphophalangeal joint is a rare injury. Complex dislocation often require surgical procedure due to its anatomical characteristics. We report one case of surgically treated traumatic dislocation of the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint that was successfully reduced by volar open reduction without splitting the volar plate.